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months-long delay due to the 2023 actors and writers strikes in Hollywood last year, the time has finally come for the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards to celebrate the best that TV had to offer last year – see the full list of nominees and winners below.The awards are taking place at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday January 15, 2024. There will be 26 awards presented on the night, and they will be hosted by actor, comedian and presenter Anthony Anderson.This year’s nominations are led by Succession, which has scored a whopping 27 nominations.

Over a long awards season, nothing becomes more anticipated than a guild honors ceremony where an upset or two may occur. Before the envelopes were even opened, the 2024 ASC Awards were destined for “surprising” winners off the nominees alone.

star Alex Borstein and her father, Irv, sat down with ET for a special Father's Day edition of «Spilling the E-Tea,» the proud 88-year-old papa wasted no time in breaking one of the cardinal rules of parenthood.«You're my favorite child,» Irv shared with his daughter and the cameras. «You are my favorite, that's all there is to it.»«You just broke all the rules, you're not allowed to say that you have a favorite,» responded his daughter, who, by the way, has two older brothers. «You're supposed to say, 'I can't choose, I love them all equally!'»Irv, who Alex boasted is a PhD-level mental health professional, just scoffed.

took its final bow on Friday, as the season 5 finale showed us exactly where Rachel Brosnahan's titular comedienne ended up in the later years of her A-list career.The flash-forward-heavy final season of the Emmy-winning comedy took away the suspense of Midge's success early on in the final episodes, sharing with viewers that she did, in fact, become one of the biggest names in comedy. The unique story structure was one that the creative team had been planning for some time, executive producer Dan Palladino told ET.«Once we decided it was the last season, we just dove right into it,» he recalled. «It was fun, because we got to do time travel, but we're not science fiction.

While drew plenty of inspiration from real-life celebrities of the 1960s over the course of its five-season run, none were more central to the journey of Rachel Brosnahan's titular comedienne than Lenny Bruce, played by Luke Kirby.While only appearing in a few episodes per season, Kirby's Lenny had a profound impact on Midge as she traversed the grueling world of stand-up comedy. Whether they were sharing the backseat of a police car after being arrested or sharing the stage at The Gaslight, Lenny was a touchstone to the industry for Midge and a constant cheerleader if ever she started to doubt her talents.With 's series finale debuting on Friday — and the use of flash-forwards employed throughout the final season — many wondered how, or even if, the show would address the real-life fate of Bruce, who died of a drug overdose in 1966.The finale kicks off with Lenny onstage in 1965 San Francisco, a recreation of one of the final shows of the real-life comic's career.

Midge and Joel's relationship has endured its fair share of ups and downs on The latest episode, which dropped Friday on Prime Video, shed light on the former couple's status following the surprising revelation that Joel is serving time in prison in 1987. But for what exactly?As it's revealed in the episode, titled «The Tetsi-Roastial,» some time before then, Joel is arrested in the middle of a service at the synagogue and in the chaos, he hands Midge a letter explaining everything. In it, Joel tells her he's been arrested for racketeering and money laundering, but most importantly that he did it to protect her.

's final season, Midge Maisel seems to have met her match in Reid Scott's Gordon Ford, a quintessential '60 late-night host who ultimately — whether he likes it or not — helps launch Midge to the heights of success we see her achieve in the show's flash-forwards.Scott officially joined last season, as Midge (Rachel Brosnahan) and rival Sophie Lennon (Jane Lynch) duked it out for laughs on his show. However, the actor takes center stage in the final episodes when Midge comes to work for his writing staff.

The Simpsons, has discussed when he thinks the show will end, and confirmed if he will ever leave the series.The actor – who has also starred in Friends, Pretty Woman and The Smurfs – discussed the prospect of the long-running animated series coming to an end last week (April 20). The 58-year-old actor was at the season 5 premiere of his current project, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, in New York City when he confirmed he has no plans to leave the series any time soon.“Well, I’d be silly to leave because they pay me, first of all,” he told People, later going on to explain that he “wonders about” the future of the series.

flipped the script for its fifth and final season, introducing flash-forwards as it wraps up its five-season run. The decision to sprinkle breadcrumbs offering glimpses of the future throughout the season, revealing what happened to Midge and her family — including her kids, Ethan and Esther, all grown up — beyond the 1960s was a story element producers had in their back pocket for years.«We had the idea to do it early on,» executive producer Dan Palladino told ET's Deidre Behar, sharing that they even «experimented» with introducing the device earlier in the series but ultimately decided «it was too soon.»«We were trying it in season 2 and we felt like if we're going to do this, which is kind of ambitious because it takes makeup, we have to be organized on where these people are in time,» he noted. «We decided the last season was going to be the perfect place to do it.»Once the creative decision was made, the writers «dove right into it,» Palladino shared, adding that «it was fun because we got to do time-travel, but we're not science fiction.» «We got to see the touchstones in their lives all throughout their lives. We loved it.

Luke Kirby's Emmy-winning portrayal of Lenny Bruce on has introduced a whole new generation of viewers to the legendary comedian.As a friend, champion and, as of season 4's finale, paramour of Rachel Brosnahan's titular character — a housewife who divorces her husband and pursues a career in standup comedy in the late 1950s -- Kirby's Bruce has served as a historical barometer of sorts for the show, offering context to the political and comedic landscape of the time.However,  has been careful about keeping Lenny to the sidelines of Midge's story, so much so that Kirby's 2019 Emmy win was for Outstanding Guest Actor on a Comedy Series, not for a supporting role.«I think the thing with the character of Lenny that [series creator Amy Sherman-Palladino] and them had to be really careful when they presented him from season to season, it's certainly an exercise in less being more and leave people wanting more,» Kirby shared with ET of his portrayal. «I'd be happy to, you know, bludgeon people over the head with it — but this is a good lesson in nuance and keeping it classy.»So, what exactly of  Lenny is fact and what's fiction? Read on to learn about the real-life truths that inspired the compelling performance.While Lenny and Midge’s mutual admiration finally crossed the line into a romantic night together in season 4 finale, there is obviously no real-life Midge Maisel that Bruce knew or had any kind of relationship with.In real life, the comedian married stripper and showgirl Honey Harlow in 1951.

Amy Sherman-Palladino series, you're bound to recognize some familiar faces in the cast. creator has established something of a reputation for reusing favorite performers over the course of her 30-plus-year career, with plenty of  actors reappearing on or the short-lived .From Kelly Bishop and Milo Ventimiglia to Liza Weil and Emily Bergl, Sherman-Palladino has brought back everyone from series leads to bit players within her TV universe.

Rachel Brosnahan, on .ET spoke to Ralph at the premiere of the show's fifth and final season, where he said he feels «lucky» to be there while his wife does her thing.«She's just the best, and I just feel very lucky to have gotten to be kind of like a fly on the wall,» Ralph gushed of his wife, who plays the titular character on the beloved Prime Video series. «Who gets to see the person that they're married to, and love, command a set like that, and be a leader?»He continued, «Being the lead of a show is like a really, really difficult job, and she does it with such grace and humility, and there she is and so beautiful -- it was the best time.

Alex Borstein is revealing a surprising secret. When ET's Deidre Behar spoke with the 52-year-old actress at PaleyFest, the  star revealed that she tries her best not to watch the series. «I have not watched this show. I'm not kidding,» Borstein said.

Rachel Brosnahan is getting real about working with her husband, Jason Ralph.ET's Deidre Behar spoke to Brosnahan at PaleyFest about the fifth and final season of, where she revealed that she was «intimidated» by filming with  actor.«It was all the things,» Brosnahan said of having her husband of seven years on the show as a series regular for season 5. «I was so intimidated because we haven't worked together since we met, ten years ago I guess now, so I was really nervous for him to actually see me doing this up close, and come into my world, but it was amazing.»She continued, «When we were shooting the show, we spend more time with our crew and with the cast than we do with our families sometimes, so, it was amazing to have him on. Amy's [Sherman-Palladino] been obsessed with him since season one, so it was really fun to get to see what she envisioned for that character.»It was Sherman-Palladino who picked Ralph for the role of Mike Carr, a part he first picked up in season 4.«It was Amy.

was released Monday, and the last nine episodes of the Prime Video series sees Midge (Rachel Brosnahan) navigating choppy waters as she reaches the precipice of success. But as she finds herself closer than ever to the success she's dreamed of, Midge discovers that closer than ever is still so far away.The 90-second trailer opens with Midge being asked what «drives» her. «I want a big life.

, is officially set to air this spring. The fifth and final season of will begin with three new episodes, available to stream Friday, April 14 on Prime Video. When we last left Midge, our beloved comedienne had a lot going on, from *finally* sleeping with Lenny Bruce for the first time — followed by an incredibly tense confrontation at Carnegie Hall — to her father miraculously surviving a heart attack after learning that Joel's new girlfriend is pregnant. Want to catch up on all the drama? Seasons 1-4 of are available to stream now on Prime Video.

's fifth and final season will kick off Friday, April 14 with the first three episodes, Prime Video revealed on Thursday via a 30-second teaser video. The remaining six episodes will then drop weekly.The series' swan song picks up with Midge (Rachel Brosnahan) finding herself closer than ever to the success she's dreamed of, only to discover that closer than ever is still so far away.Returning for the farewell season alongside Brosnahan are Tony Shalhoub, Alex Borstein, Marin Hinkle, Michael Zegen, Kevin Pollak, Caroline Aaron, Reid Scott, Alfie Fuller and Jason Ralph.

All good things come to an end, and so does “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” The Prime Video show’s fifth and final season arrives on the streamer next month.

after five seasons. With the Amazon Prime Video comedy taking its final bow, the cast of the award-winning series, led by leading lady Rachel Brosnahan, spoke with ET about being in the midst of their farewell tour as they reach the halfway point of production on the final season. For some of them, it's been an emotional ride already.«I’ve already cried once today!» Brosnahan admitted to ET's Rachel Smith at an Emmy FYC event in New York City on Thursday evening.

Milo Ventimiglia will be back on . On Friday, Prime Video announced that the 44-year-old actor will reprise his role on the series for its fifth and final season, which is currently in production in New York.Ventimiglia made his debut during season 4, and was known only as «Handsome Man.» During his brief appearance, Ventimiglia's character had an ill-fated hookup with Midge (Rachel Brosnahan), which ended when his wife caught them in the act.«We will see a nice, more extensive Part 2 to 'Milo and Rachel,'» executive producer Daniel Palladino told, who was first to report the news.

Amy Poehler is once again stepping into the role of director for a new documentary exploring one of Hollywood's most iconic couples: Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. brings together 10 contenders competing for a chance to share the stage with Lizzo on her upcoming world tour. And the long-awaited second season of the sci-fi dramedy is finally here.Access to Prime Video is a perk included in an Amazon Prime membership, available for $15 monthly or $139 for the year. If you aren't already subscribed or interested in subscribing to Amazon Prime and just want access to the Prime Video library, a membership to Prime Video is available for $9 monthly.

Amy Poehler is once again stepping into the role of director for a new documentary exploring one of Hollywood's most iconic couples: Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. brings together 10 contenders competing for a chance to share the stage with Lizzo on her upcoming world tour. And the long-awaited second season of the sci-fi dramedy is finally here.Access to Prime Video is a perk included in an Amazon Prime membership, available for $15 monthly or $139 for the year. If you aren't already subscribed or interested in subscribing to Amazon Prime and just want access to the Prime Video library, a membership to Prime Video is available for $9 monthly.

Rachel Brosnahan has revealed why preparing for gives her «stress dreams,» and it's petrifying!The 31-year-old actress joined Kelly Clarkson on her eponymous talk show for an interview alfresco over wine, burger sliders and fries. During the conversation, Clarkson wanted to know if it was true that the show's given Brosnahan nightmares. «Absolutely,» Brosnahan said. «If you've seen the show, as you know, it's a lot of dialogue.

Amazon has announced that its award-winning comedy The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel has been renewed for a fifth and final season.It comes just one day before the series created by Amy Sherman-Palladino and executive produced by Daniel Palladino, and starring Rachel Brosnahan as housewife-turned-comedian Miriam “Midge” Maisel returns to Amazon Prime Video for its fourth season.“Amy, Dan, and The Marvelous Mrs.

taking her final bow.The critically-acclaimed comedy has been renewed for its fifth and sadly final season, Prime Video announced on Thursday. The news comes as the Rachel Brosnahan-starring series kicks off its fourth season on Friday, Feb.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is finally here. «We're so excited,» leading lady Rachel Brosnahan told ET's Rachel Smith in January of the series' long-awaited return. «I just hope that we are able to capture even a little bit of how it felt for us to come back after so long away.

Prime Video is headed into February with tons of exciting content, including a brand new romantic comedy just in time for Valentine’s Day, a thrilling action series, and the fourth season of Amazon’s Emmy-winning show,. The platform also has plenty of movies and TV shows, both new and old alike, arriving on the platform this month.  stars actress Jenny Slate and Charlie Day.